Mar 02
Tuesday
Winter Storm “Xynthia” Hit Europe Hard
Xanthia rages through Europe
France was hit the hardest. It was a tropical cyclone that ripped through the coastal areas and in France leaving 45 people dead.
The storms aftermath has been declared as a national catastrophe. Many people drowned in the heavy flooding as the waters rose unexpectedly.
There are many people still without places to stay. They are concerned with getting these people into safe areas as the waters are still possibly rising.
Water backed up through toilets, got as high as the house gutters leaving people stranded on roof tops. Others were helped out of the area by boats and some were flown out.
There were about 1 million homes without electrical power on Sunday afternoon.
The storm was also felt in Spain, Portugal, Germany, Belgium and England.
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Heavy rain took victims dead in Haiti.
no responses - Posted 02.28.10
Haitian officials say eight civilians are dead and two other people are missing during a heavy rain pounded the southwest and inflicted prevalent flooding. Rain collapsed round Les Cayes onto the country's southern peninsula. The civil safety faculty says a prison flooded and more than 400 prisoners were evacuated. City ...continue
no responses - Posted 02.28.10
Haitian officials say eight civilians are dead and two other people are missing during a heavy rain pounded the southwest and inflicted prevalent flooding. Rain collapsed round Les Cayes onto the country's southern peninsula. The civil safety faculty says a prison flooded and more than 400 prisoners were evacuated. City ...continue
Terribly flood hit Portugal, aroud 38 died and more than 200 homeless.
no responses - Posted 02.21.10
It was reported that the military of Paortugal has dispatched expert release groups to the isle of Madeira, where not less than 38 persons are renowned to have past away in rainstorms. Tonnes of grime and pebbles were conveyed down the gradients of the isle, inundating the roads of the ...continue
no responses - Posted 02.21.10
It was reported that the military of Paortugal has dispatched expert release groups to the isle of Madeira, where not less than 38 persons are renowned to have past away in rainstorms. Tonnes of grime and pebbles were conveyed down the gradients of the isle, inundating the roads of the ...continue
33 People Perish in Mexico Flood Waters
no responses - Posted 02.09.10
In Mexico City ,there have been 174 schools closed due to the large amount of rain falling and high water. Water overflowing from the sewers on Friday spilled out into the streets flooding the area with the sewage water. It has been spilling out since last Friday and will continue ...continue
no responses - Posted 02.09.10
In Mexico City ,there have been 174 schools closed due to the large amount of rain falling and high water. Water overflowing from the sewers on Friday spilled out into the streets flooding the area with the sewage water. It has been spilling out since last Friday and will continue ...continue
Mudslide in Brazil Take 22 Lives
no responses - Posted 01.01.10
Much flooding and mudslides have resulted from the heavy rainfall in Brazil. On Friday, a huge piece of a mountain in Angra dos Reis fell onto the resort Sankay Inn taking 22 lives. There were as many others injured. They later found 15 people who had perished floating around a close ...continue
no responses - Posted 01.01.10
Much flooding and mudslides have resulted from the heavy rainfall in Brazil. On Friday, a huge piece of a mountain in Angra dos Reis fell onto the resort Sankay Inn taking 22 lives. There were as many others injured. They later found 15 people who had perished floating around a close ...continue
Deaths From Flooding In Saudi Arabia Rise
no responses - Posted 12.01.09
Saudi Arabia suffered from one of the densest rainfall this year. More rain fell then most any other year. The number of people who have perished due to the flooding has reached about 100. There are still many people missing and feared dead. The number of people who died could rise ...continue
no responses - Posted 12.01.09
Saudi Arabia suffered from one of the densest rainfall this year. More rain fell then most any other year. The number of people who have perished due to the flooding has reached about 100. There are still many people missing and feared dead. The number of people who died could rise ...continue
Many Perish in El Salvador as Water Rises
no responses - Posted 11.08.09
The rains were not the fault of the latest hurricane Ida which did pass on the east side of El Salvador. There was another low pressure system that passed through at approximately the same time. Ground giving away and bridges falling caused major troubles for getting to people in the town ...continue
no responses - Posted 11.08.09
The rains were not the fault of the latest hurricane Ida which did pass on the east side of El Salvador. There was another low pressure system that passed through at approximately the same time. Ground giving away and bridges falling caused major troubles for getting to people in the town ...continue
Mirinae storm in Vietnam(update death victims)
no responses - Posted 11.07.09
Vietnam government have stepped up rescue and relief campaigns as soon as a mighty storm deserted at least 99 civilians dead within the country's central region. The previous 22 civilians were reported after tropical storm Mirinae punched on Monday, spoiling hundreds of houses and displacing thousands within a region still reeling ...continue
no responses - Posted 11.07.09
Vietnam government have stepped up rescue and relief campaigns as soon as a mighty storm deserted at least 99 civilians dead within the country's central region. The previous 22 civilians were reported after tropical storm Mirinae punched on Monday, spoiling hundreds of houses and displacing thousands within a region still reeling ...continue
Philippines Hit by 4th Typhoon This Month
no responses - Posted 11.01.09
In only a months time, the Philippines have had 4 major storms move through consisiting of down pours of rain, and additional flooding. Homes have been whipped away in the flood waters near the coast lines. The typhoon returned to the sea moving into the South China Sea and was down ...continue
no responses - Posted 11.01.09
In only a months time, the Philippines have had 4 major storms move through consisiting of down pours of rain, and additional flooding. Homes have been whipped away in the flood waters near the coast lines. The typhoon returned to the sea moving into the South China Sea and was down ...continue
Landslides Take 122 Lives in Phillippines
no responses - Posted 10.09.09
Thursday afternoon, Parma let loose on the Phillippines which were already soaked from prior storms. The rain fell on land that was already so fragile and wet that it gave out causing landslides. There has been a minimum of 122 people who have lost their life in the slides. Another 22 ...continue
no responses - Posted 10.09.09
Thursday afternoon, Parma let loose on the Phillippines which were already soaked from prior storms. The rain fell on land that was already so fragile and wet that it gave out causing landslides. There has been a minimum of 122 people who have lost their life in the slides. Another 22 ...continue
Possibly As Many As 50 Perish in Landslide
no responses - Posted 10.04.09
In the southern parts of Italy, one of the most devastating landslides in 10 years occured on Friday. As of now, there are 80 people hurt and 21 have perished. There are another 40 being searched for. Heavy equipment has been brought it to help them dig faster through the muck as ...continue
no responses - Posted 10.04.09
In the southern parts of Italy, one of the most devastating landslides in 10 years occured on Friday. As of now, there are 80 people hurt and 21 have perished. There are another 40 being searched for. Heavy equipment has been brought it to help them dig faster through the muck as ...continue
Philippine floods
no responses - Posted 09.30.09
Flood hits the capital of Philippine, Manila and official reported at least 50 people death and thousands more evacuated. This is believe to be the worst flooding in Manila for over 20 years, with Tropical Storm Ketsana, also known as Ondoy, bringing the equivalent of a whole month’s rain fell ...continue
no responses - Posted 09.30.09
Flood hits the capital of Philippine, Manila and official reported at least 50 people death and thousands more evacuated. This is believe to be the worst flooding in Manila for over 20 years, with Tropical Storm Ketsana, also known as Ondoy, bringing the equivalent of a whole month’s rain fell ...continue
A Stampede at School Kills 5 Girls
no responses - Posted 09.10.09
The seasonal rains were pouring in the Capital of India. Homes and streets were flooding causing panic in the capital. The children were out on the play area. The school has two playgrounds, one had became covered with high water causing the children to flee to the other play area. The school ...continue
no responses - Posted 09.10.09
The seasonal rains were pouring in the Capital of India. Homes and streets were flooding causing panic in the capital. The children were out on the play area. The school has two playgrounds, one had became covered with high water causing the children to flee to the other play area. The school ...continue
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